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Ewan

Boy · Hebrew · Short name

Meaning
Born of the yew, of the youth, of the noble

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
YOO-an
Origin
Hebrew

From Scottish Gaelic, possibly from 'yew' or a form of John.

Popularity
Common in United Kingdom (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Scottish Gaelic, Hebrew

Commonly used in: Scotland, United Kingdom, United States

Alternate spellings

  • EwenScottish Gaelic

    Variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Scottish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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